WO2022131519A1 - Boîtier de dispositif électronique doté d'une structure d'ouverture/fermeture - Google Patents

Boîtier de dispositif électronique doté d'une structure d'ouverture/fermeture Download PDF

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WO2022131519A1
WO2022131519A1 PCT/KR2021/014755 KR2021014755W WO2022131519A1 WO 2022131519 A1 WO2022131519 A1 WO 2022131519A1 KR 2021014755 W KR2021014755 W KR 2021014755W WO 2022131519 A1 WO2022131519 A1 WO 2022131519A1
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강윤석
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이경엽
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D43/14—Non-removable lids or covers
    • B65D43/22—Devices for holding in closed position, e.g. clips
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F7/00—Magnets
    • H01F7/02—Permanent magnets [PM]
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2313/00—Connecting or fastening means
    • B65D2313/04—Connecting or fastening means of magnetic type

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  • Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device case in which an electronic device including an opening/closing structure can be accommodated.
  • the electronic device case may mean a case capable of accommodating the electronic device.
  • the electronic device case may protect the electronic device from external foreign matter or impact while the electronic device is accommodated therein.
  • the electronic device case may perform various functions, such as charging the stored electronic device or enabling a function of the stored electronic device to be utilized.
  • the wireless audio device may be connected to the electronic device through a communication network based on, for example, Bluetooth.
  • cases configured to maintain an open/closed state by magnetic force.
  • Such a case is provided with a separate magnet to assist in maintaining the open state and the magnet assisting in maintaining the closed state.
  • the magnet disposed in the case of the conventional electronic device performs only a function to maintain the open/closed state of the case and does not perform a role of assisting the opening/closing process of the case.
  • the electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed in this document can solve the above problems.
  • the electronic device case includes a first body, a first connector coupled to the first body, a second body, and a second body coupled to the second body to be movably connected to the first connector may include a second connection part, a storage space formed by the first body and the second body, a first magnet fixedly installed on the first connection part, and a second magnet fixedly installed on the second connection part, wherein the Transition to a first state in which the storage space is opened, a second state in which the storage space is closed, and a third state intermediate between the first and second states by movement of the second connection part with respect to the first connection part In the third state, portions of the first magnet and the second magnet having the same polarity may face each other.
  • the electronic device case includes a first body, a first connector coupled to the first body, a second body, and a second body coupled to the second body to be movably connected to the first connector
  • a second connecting portion a receiving space formed by the first body and the second body, a rod fixed to the first connecting portion and including a first portion indicating a first polarity and a second portion indicating a second polarity
  • a first magnet in the form of a magnet and a second magnet in the form of a bar magnet which is fixedly installed on the second connection part, and includes a first portion indicating the first polarity and a second portion indicating the second polarity, and , at a specific point on a path in which the second connection part moves with respect to the first connection part, the first part of the first magnet and the first part of the second magnet may face each other, and the second connection part is the At a point where it can no longer move with respect to the first connection portion, the first portion of the first magnet and the first portion of the second magnet
  • the electronic device case includes a first body, a first connector coupled to the first body, a second body, and a second connector coupled to the second body and connected to the first connector , a receiving space formed by the first body and the second body, a hinge shaft penetrating the first connection part and the second connection part so that the second connection part can rotate with respect to the first connection part, in a central part It is formed in the form of a circular magnet including a hole through which the hinge shaft passes, and along the circumferential direction, a first region indicating a first polarity and a second region indicating a second polarity are alternately formed with each other, and are fixed to the first connection part is formed in the form of a circular magnet including a first magnet and a hole through which the hinge shaft passes in a central portion, and a first region indicating the first polarity and a second region indicating the second polarity are mutually may include second magnets alternately formed and fixedly installed to the second connection part, and at a specific
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device case and an electronic device accommodated in the electronic device case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating positional relationships between components according to an operating state of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a coupling relationship between a magnet (a first magnet, a second magnet) and a connection part (a first connection part, a second connection part) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second connection unit according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining an opening/closing sensor included in an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 10A is a view of a first connection part and a peripheral configuration thereof according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
  • 10B is a diagram of a second connection part and a peripheral configuration thereof according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
  • 11A to 11B are diagrams illustrating positional relationships between components according to an operating state of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 12 is a graph illustrating a magnetic force acting between magnets in each state of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • a or B at least one of A and B”, “or at least one of B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “B; or “at least one of C” may include any one of, or all possible combinations of, items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases.
  • Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
  • one (eg first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”
  • one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
  • may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123
  • the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the co-processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. have.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
  • the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
  • the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
  • the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
  • the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
  • a sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a telecommunication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
  • NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • the electronic device case described below may be a case in which various types of electronic devices including the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 can be accommodated.
  • the electronic device accommodated in the electronic device case may be an audio device.
  • the audio device may be a device including at least one speaker.
  • the audio device may include a connection terminal supporting a wired connection and/or a communication module for wireless connection to be connected to the electronic device in a wired or wireless manner.
  • the communication module of the audio device may be a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct or infrared data association (IrDA) or a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, telecommunications networks such as LAN or WAN).
  • the audio device may be wirelessly connected to the electronic device through a communication module capable of supporting such a communication protocol.
  • An audio device connected to the electronic device by wire or wirelessly may receive an audio signal from the electronic device.
  • the audio device may output the received audio signal through a speaker.
  • an electronic device accommodated in an electronic device case is expressed as an audio device.
  • the marks on the drawings do not limit the types of electronic devices accommodated in the electronic device case.
  • various types of electronic devices may be accommodated in the electronic device case.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device case and an electronic device accommodated in the electronic device case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device case 200 may include a first body 210 and a second body 220 .
  • An accommodation space 230 may be formed inside the first body 210 and the second body 220 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be accommodated in the storage space 230 .
  • a seating part 231 formed in a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the electronic device 101 may be disposed in the storage space 230 so that the electronic device 101 can be seated in the storage space 230 in a fixed state.
  • at least a part of the seating part 231 may be formed of a material that can be elastically deformed to support the electronic device 101 .
  • at least a portion of the seating portion 231 may be formed of a material capable of elastic deformation, such as rubber or poron.
  • the first body 210 and the second body 220 may be connected to be movable relative to each other.
  • the accommodation space 230 may be blocked from or communicated with the outside.
  • the storage space 230 accommodates the electronic device 101 in a state in communication with the outside (eg, in an open state), and moves the second body 220 with respect to the first body 210 to create the storage space 230 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be accommodated in the electronic device case 200 .
  • the electronic device case 200 may include a battery (not shown) and a connection interface (not shown) electrically connected to the battery.
  • the connection interface may refer to a component supporting the electrical connection between the electronic device 101 and the battery while the electronic device 101 is accommodated in the electronic device case 200 .
  • the connection interface may be formed of a conductive material for electrical connection with the electronic device 101 .
  • the connection interface may be a component supporting an electrical connection, such as a pogo-pin.
  • the components of the electronic device case 200 described above are merely examples, and it may be possible to omit or modify some of the above-described components within a range that a person skilled in the art can understand.
  • the battery and connection interface may be omitted.
  • 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating positional relationships between components according to an operating state of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the first connection part 240 may be coupled (eg, installed, attached, mounted, disposed, formed, etc.) to the first body 210 .
  • the first connection part 240 may be integrally formed with the first body 210 , or may be separately formed and coupled to the first body 210 in various ways.
  • the second connection part 250 may be coupled to the second body 220 .
  • the second connection part 250 may be integrally formed with the second body 220 , or may be separately formed and coupled to the second body 220 in various ways.
  • the second connection part 250 may be movably connected with respect to the first connection part 240 .
  • the second body 220 coupled to the second connection part 250 is attached to the first body 210 coupled to the first connection part 240 .
  • opponent can move.
  • the movement may include both a linear movement and a non-linear movement.
  • the second connection part 250 may be connected to the first connection part 240 through a hinge coupling.
  • the first magnet 310 may be fixedly installed to the first connection part 240 .
  • the first magnet 310 may include various types of magnets.
  • the first magnet 310 may be in the form of a bar magnet.
  • the first magnet 310 may include a first portion 310A having a first polarity (eg, an N pole) and a second portion 310B having a second polarity (eg, an S pole).
  • the second magnet 320 may be fixedly installed on the second connection part 250 .
  • the second magnet 320 may include various types of magnets.
  • the second magnet 320 may be in the form of a bar magnet.
  • the second magnet 320 may include a first portion 320A having a first polarity (eg, an N pole) and a second portion 320B having a second polarity (eg, an S pole).
  • the first magnet 310 is fixedly installed to the first connection part 240
  • the second magnet 320 is fixedly installed to the second connection part 250 , so that the second connection part 250 is the second connection part 250 .
  • the positional relationship between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 may be changed.
  • a storage space formed by being surrounded by the first body 210 and the second body 220 by the movement of the second connection part 250 with respect to the first connection part 240 (eg, the storage space of FIG. 2 ).
  • the opening/closing state of 230) may be changed.
  • a state in which the storage space is fully opened is defined as a first state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 3B ), and a state in which the storage space is completely closed is referred to as a second state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 3C ).
  • a third state between the first state and the second state is defined as a third state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 3A ).
  • the first state may mean a state in which the angle ⁇ between the first body 210 and the second body 220 is the largest, and the second state is the first body 210 and the second state.
  • 2 may mean a state in which the angle ⁇ between the bodies 220 is the smallest, and in the third state, the angle between the first body 210 and the second body 220 is greater than the angle in the second state.
  • the first state and the second state are determined by the second connection part 250 being the first connection part ( 240) may mean when the points 301A, 301B that can no longer move are reached, and the third state is a specific point ( 301C) may mean a state located.
  • portions 310A and 320A having the same polarity of the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 may face each other.
  • the first part 310A having the first polarity in the first magnet 310 and the first part 320A having the first polarity in the second magnet 320 may face each other.
  • facing each other may mean that one surface of the first part 310A of the first magnet 310 and one surface of the first part 320A of the second magnet 320 are substantially parallel to each other.
  • the first portion 310A of the first magnet 310 and the second portion of the second magnet 320 at a specific point 301C in the movement path 301 of the second connection part 250 .
  • Portions 310B may face each other.
  • the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 may face each other in a state in which portions 310A and 310B having the same polarity are closest to each other. In this state, the repulsive force acting between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 may be greatest. In this state, depending on the direction of a slight force applied to the second body 220 , the receiving space may be completely opened (first state) or the receiving space may be completely closed (second state).
  • the electronic device case 200 when the third state is exceeded, the electronic device Even if no external force is applied to the case 200 , the electronic device case 200 may be converted to the first state by the repulsive force of the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 .
  • the electronic device case 200 when the third state is exceeded, the electronic device case ( Even if no external force is applied to the electronic device case 200 , the electronic device case 200 may be converted to the second state by the repulsive force of the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 .
  • the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 are portions 310A and 320A having the same polarity. These may be displaced from each other. This may mean that one surface of the first portion 310A of the first magnet 310 and one surface of the first portion 320A of the second magnet 320 are disposed to face different directions.
  • the repulsive force acting on the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 may maintain the first state and the second state, respectively.
  • a repulsive force F1 may act between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 in the first state.
  • the repulsive force F1 acting between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 is transmitted to the second connection part 250 to act in a direction R1 in which the electronic device case 200 is opened.
  • the repulsive force F1 acting between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 is the electronic device case 200 .
  • a repulsive force F2 may act between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 in the second state.
  • the repulsive force F2 acting between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 is transmitted to the second connection part 250 to act in a direction R2 in which the electronic device case 200 is closed.
  • the repulsive force acting between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 is the electronic device case 200 You can make it possible to maintain the 2 state.
  • the electronic device case 200 disclosed in this document has only the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 without a separate magnet for maintaining the first state and/or the second state, and the first state and the It may be configured to maintain the second state.
  • the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 provide a driving force in the opening/closing direction of the electronic device case 200 (eg, R1 in FIG. 3B and R2 in FIG. 3C ) to open and close the process. It is possible to maintain the opening and closing of the electronic device case 200 while assisting the electronic device.
  • the buffer members 380 and 390 may be disposed on at least one of the first connection part 240 and the second connection part 250 .
  • the buffer members 380 and 390 may be formed of an elastically deformable material.
  • the buffer members 380 and 390 may be formed of a material such as rubber or poron.
  • the buffer members 380 and 390 may include a first buffer member 380 and a second buffer member 390 .
  • the first buffer member 380 is the first connection part 240 and the second connection part 250 so that the first connection part 240 and the second connection part 250 may be disposed at a contacting portion in the first state. ) may be disposed in at least one of.
  • the first cushioning member 380 absorbs the shock caused by the collision between the first connection part 240 and the second connection part 250 to the first connection part 240 . It is possible to alleviate the impact caused by the collision between the and the second connection part 250 .
  • the second buffer member 390 is the first connection part 240 and the second connection part 250 so that the first connection part 240 and the second connection part 250 may be disposed at a contacting portion in the second state. ) may be disposed in at least one of.
  • the second cushioning member 390 absorbs the shock caused by the collision between the first connection part 240 and the second connection part 250 to the first connection part 240 .
  • a shielding member 370 capable of shielding magnetic force so that the magnetic field formed by the second magnet 320 does not flow outwardly of the electronic device case 200 may be disposed on the second connection part 250 .
  • the shielding member 370 induces the magnetic field of the second magnet 320 in the direction in which the first magnet 310 is disposed, thereby strengthening the magnetic force acting between the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 .
  • the shielding member 370 may also be applied to the first connection part 240 .
  • FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a coupling relationship between a magnet (a first magnet, a second magnet) and a connection part (a first connection part, a second connection part) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
  • a first groove 311 may be formed in the first magnet 310 .
  • the first groove 311 may be a recess formed concavely in the first magnet 310 .
  • a first protrusion 241 corresponding to the first groove 311 of the first magnet 310 may be formed in the first connection part 240 to which the first magnet 310 is fixedly installed.
  • the first protrusion 241 may be inserted into the first groove 311 of the first magnet 310 .
  • the first magnet 310 may be fixed to the first connector 240 by the corresponding structure of the first groove 311 and the first protrusion 241 .
  • the first groove 311 of the first magnet 310 may be formed at a position spaced apart from the center C of the first magnet 310 . As such, since the first groove 311 is not symmetrically formed in the first magnet 310 , one assembly direction of the first magnet 310 may be determined. For example, when assembling the first magnet 310 to the first connection part 240 in a different direction instead of in the correct direction, the first groove 311 of the first magnet 310 is formed in the first connection part 240 . It may not fit into the protrusion formed on the Misassembly can be prevented by the corresponding structure of the first groove 311 and the first protrusion 241 . In another embodiment, the first protrusion 241 may be formed in the first magnet 310 , and the first groove 311 may be formed in the first connection part 240 .
  • a second groove 321 may be formed in the second magnet 320 .
  • the second groove 321 may be a recess formed concavely in the second magnet 320 .
  • a second protrusion 251 corresponding to the second groove 321 of the second magnet 320 may be formed in the second connection part 250 to which the second magnet 320 is fixedly installed.
  • the second protrusion 251 may be inserted into the second groove 321 of the second magnet 320 .
  • the second magnet 320 may be fixed to the second connection part 250 by the corresponding structure of the second groove 321 and the second protrusion 251 .
  • the second groove 321 of the second magnet 320 may be formed at a position spaced apart from the center C of the second magnet 320 . As such, since the second groove 321 is not symmetrically formed in the second magnet 320 , one assembly direction of the second magnet 320 may be determined. For example, when assembling the second magnet 320 to the second connection part 250 in a different direction instead of in the correct direction, the second groove 321 of the second magnet 320 forms the second connection part 250 . It may not fit into the protrusion formed on the Misassembly can be prevented by the corresponding structure of the second groove 321 and the second protrusion 251 . In another embodiment, the second protrusion 251 may be formed in the second magnet 320 , and the second groove 321 may be formed in the second connection part 250 .
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second connection unit according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • a foreign material storage space 510 may exist between the first connection part (eg, the first connection part 240 of FIG. 3A ) and the second connection part 250 .
  • the foreign material storage space 510 may be an extra space in which foreign materials introduced between the first and second connection units 250 can be stored.
  • the foreign material storage space 510 is formed by a foreign material introduced between the first and second connection parts 250 and the first connection part 250 in a state in which the first connection part and the second connection part 250 are completely in close contact with each other. It may be a free space to solve the damage to the connection structure of the
  • one surface 520 of the second connection part 250 may be formed to protrude more than the one surface 530 of the second magnet 320 .
  • a foreign material storage space 510 may be provided due to a step difference between one surface 520 of the second connection part 250 and one surface 530 of the second magnet 320 .
  • the foreign material storage space 510 may be a space surrounded by the first connection part, the second connection part 250 , and the second magnet 320 .
  • FIGS. 3A to 3C are diagrams for explaining an opening/closing sensor included in an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein. Since the basic structure of the electronic device case 200 is the same as that of the electronic device case 200 described with reference to FIGS. 3A to 3C , a related description will be omitted.
  • the electronic device case 200 may be in various states (eg, the third state shown in FIG. 3A , the first state shown in FIG. 3B , and the first state shown in FIG. 3C ) of the electronic device case 200 described above.
  • the second state may include an opening/closing sensor 610 for generating different electrical signals.
  • the opening/closing sensor 610 may be installed at a position capable of detecting a displacement change according to the relative movement of the second connection part 250 with respect to the first connection part 240 .
  • the opening/closing sensor 610 may be installed at a position adjacent to the first connector 240 in the first body 210 .
  • the opening/closing sensor 610 may be a hall sensor 610 (hall-sensor) that outputs a signal according to a change in a magnetic field.
  • the opening/closing sensor 610 may be electrically connected to the main board 620 of the electronic device case 200 .
  • the distance between the opening/closing sensor 610 and the second magnet 320 is the second when the electronic device case 200 is in the first state ( FIG. 6B ). It may be closer than the case of the state (FIG. 6a).
  • the opening/closing sensor 610 is the Hall sensor 610 detecting a magnetic field change, a larger magnetic field change may be detected in the first state, and a smaller magnetic field change may be detected in the second state.
  • the relative position between the opening/closing sensor 610 and the second magnet 320 may be changed, and opening/closing according to the relative position change Since the sensor 610 outputs another signal, it is possible to check the open/closed state of the electronic device case 200 .
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 are various modifications of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, the arrangement and shape of the first magnets 730 and 830 and the second magnets 740 and 840 may be variously changed.
  • the electronic device cases 700 and 800 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are described in FIGS. 3A to 3C except for the arrangement and shape of the first magnets 730 and 830 and the second magnets 740 and 840 . Since it is similar to the electronic device case 200 described above, a detailed description of the operation of the electronic device case 200 will be omitted.
  • the electronic device case 700 may include a first body 710 and a second body 720 .
  • the first body 710 and the second body 720 may be relatively moved according to the relative movement of the first connection part 711 and the second connection part 721 .
  • the first part 730A of the first magnet 730 and the second part 740B of the second magnet 740 face each other, and the second part of the first magnet 730 ( 730B and the first portion 740A of the second magnet 740 may be disposed to face each other.
  • the state illustrated in FIG. 7 may correspond to the third state of the electronic device case 200 described with reference to FIG. 3A .
  • the electronic device when an external force is applied to the second connection part 721 in the direction of opening the electronic device case 700 , the electronic device is naturally generated by the magnetic force acting between the first magnet 730 and the second magnet 740 .
  • the device case 700 may be switched to an open state (eg, a first state illustrated in FIG. 3B ).
  • an external force acts on the second connection part 721 in a direction to close the electronic device case 700
  • the electronic device case naturally occurs due to the magnetic force acting between the first magnet 730 and the second magnet 740 .
  • 700 may be switched to a closed state (eg, the second state shown in FIG. 3C ).
  • the first state and the second state may be maintained by the repulsive force between the first magnet 730 and the second magnet 740 in the open state and the closed state.
  • the electronic device case 800 may include a first body 810 and a second body 820 .
  • the first body 810 and the second body 820 may be relatively moved according to the relative movement of the first connecting part 811 and the second connecting part 821 .
  • the first magnets 830-1 and 830-2 may be plural.
  • the second magnet 840 may be disposed between the two first magnets 830-1 and 830-2.
  • the state illustrated in FIG. 8 may correspond to the third state of the electronic device case 200 described with reference to FIG. 3A .
  • the third state includes a state in which the electronic device case 800 is fully opened (eg, the first state illustrated in FIG.
  • an open state eg, FIG. It may be switched to a first state shown in 3b) or a closed state (eg, a second state shown in FIG. 3C).
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 10A is a view of a first connection part and a peripheral configuration thereof according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
  • 10B is a diagram of a second connection part and a peripheral configuration thereof according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
  • 11A to 11B are diagrams illustrating positional relationships between components according to an operating state of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the electronic device case 900 shown in FIG. 9 may accommodate an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 ) similar to the electronic device case 200 described in FIG. 2 .
  • the first body 910 and the second body 920 may move relative to each other to open and close the space 930 in which the electronic device can be accommodated.
  • the first connection part 940 may be coupled to the first body 910 .
  • the first connection part 940 may be integrally formed with the first body 910 , or may be separately formed and coupled to the first body 910 in various ways.
  • the second connection part 950 may be coupled to the second body 920 .
  • the second connection part 950 may be integrally formed with the second body 920 , or may be separately formed and coupled to the second body 920 in various ways.
  • the second connection part 950 may be movably connected with respect to the first connection part 940 .
  • the second connection part 950 moves with respect to the first connection part 940
  • the second body 920 coupled to the second connection part 950 moves to the first body 910 coupled to the first connection part 940 .
  • opponent can move.
  • the movement may include both a linear movement and a non-linear movement.
  • the second connection part 950 may be connected to the first connection part 940 through a hinge coupling. 10A and 10B , the hinge shaft 1000 may pass through the first connection part 940 and the second connection part 950 .
  • the second connection part 950 rotates with respect to the first connection part 940 with the hinge shaft 1000 inserted into the first connection part 940 and the second connection part 950 as a rotation axis, so that the second connection part 950 is It is movable with respect to the first connector 940 .
  • the first magnet 1010 may be fixedly installed to the first connection part 940 .
  • the first magnet 1010 may include various types of magnets.
  • the first magnet 1010 may be in the form of a circular magnet.
  • a hole 1005 through which the hinge shaft 1000 may pass may be formed in a central portion of the first magnet 1010 .
  • a first region 1010A indicating a first polarity (eg, N pole) and a second region 1010B indicating a second polarity (eg, S pole) are alternately arranged along the circumferential direction.
  • a first polarity eg, N pole
  • a second region 1010B indicating a second polarity
  • the first magnet 1010 may include three first regions 1010A and three second regions 1010B.
  • one first area 1010A is an area corresponding to a part (eg, 60 degrees) of the circumference of the first magnet 1010
  • one second area 1010B is the first magnet 1010 . It may be an area corresponding to a part of the circumference (eg, 60 degrees).
  • the shapes of the first region 1010A and the second region 1010B are merely examples and may be variously changed.
  • the second magnet 1020 may be fixedly installed on the second connection part 950 .
  • the second magnet 1020 may include various types of magnets.
  • the second magnet 1020 may be in the form of a circular magnet.
  • a hole through which the hinge shaft 1000 may pass may be formed in a central portion of the second magnet 1020 .
  • a first region 1020A indicating a first polarity (eg, N pole) and a second region 1020B indicating a second polarity (eg, S pole) are alternately arranged along the circumferential direction.
  • a first polarity eg, N pole
  • a second region 1020B indicating a second polarity (eg, S pole) are alternately arranged along the circumferential direction.
  • the second magnet 1020 may include three first regions 1020A and three second regions 1020B.
  • one first area 1020A is an area corresponding to a part (eg, 60 degrees) of the circumference of the second magnet 1020
  • one second area 1020B is the second magnet 1020 . It may be an area corresponding to a part of the circumference (eg, 60 degrees).
  • the shapes of the first region 1020A and the second region 1020B are merely examples and may be variously changed.
  • At least one first groove 1011 may be formed in the first magnet 1010 .
  • the first groove 1011 may be a recess formed concavely in the first magnet 1010 .
  • a first protrusion 941 corresponding to the first groove 1011 of the first magnet 1010 may be formed in the first connection part 940 to which the first magnet 1010 is fixedly installed.
  • the first protrusion 941 may be inserted into the first groove 1011 of the first magnet 1010 .
  • the first magnet 1010 may be fixed to the first connector 940 by a corresponding structure between the first groove 1011 and the first protrusion 941 .
  • At least one second groove 1021 may be formed in the second magnet 1020 .
  • the second groove 1021 may be a recess formed concavely in the second magnet 1020 .
  • a second protrusion 951 corresponding to the second groove 1021 of the second magnet 1020 may be formed in the second connection part 950 to which the second magnet 1020 is fixedly installed.
  • the second protrusion 951 may be inserted into the second groove 1021 of the second magnet 1020 .
  • the second magnet 1020 may be fixed to the second connection part 950 by the corresponding structure of the second groove 1021 and the second protrusion 951 .
  • the first magnet 1010 is fixedly installed to the first connection part 940
  • the second magnet 1020 is fixedly installed to the second connection part 950 , so that the second connection part 950 is the second connection part 950 .
  • the positional relationship between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 may be different.
  • the opening and closing state of the storage space 930 formed by being surrounded by the first body 910 and the second body 920 is changed by the movement of the second connection part 950 with respect to the first connection part 940 .
  • a state in which the storage space 930 is fully opened is defined as a first state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 11B )
  • a state in which the storage space 930 is completely closed is defined as a second state (eg, FIG. 11C ).
  • an intermediate state between the first state and the second state is defined as a third state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 11A ).
  • the first state may mean a state in which the angle between the first body 910 and the second body 920 is greatest
  • the second state is the first body 910 and the second body 920 ( 920) may mean a state with the smallest angle
  • the third state may be an intermediate state between the first state and the second state.
  • the first state and the second state are the second connection part 950 to the first connection part 940 . It may mean when a point at which movement is no longer possible is reached, and the third state may mean a state in which the second connection part 950 is located at a specific point on a moving path with respect to the first connection part 940 .
  • first regions 1010A and 1020A representing a first polarity (eg, N pole) and a second polarity (eg, S pole) are formed along the circumferential direction as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C .
  • the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 in which the indicated second regions 1010B and 1020B are alternately arranged may be disposed to face each other.
  • the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 have different polarities (eg, the first region and the second region) to face each other so that the attractive and repulsive forces acting between the magnets are parallel.
  • the magnetic force between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 acts as a rotational force for rotating the second magnet 1020 with respect to the first magnet 1010.
  • the electronic device case 900 may be maintained in a state reaching the first state or the second state, or may be naturally converted from the third state to the first state or the second state according to the direction of the external force.
  • the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 may face each other with regions 1010A and 1010B having the same polarity aligned with each other.
  • the first region 1010A of the first magnet 1010 and the first region 1020A of the second magnet 1020 may face each other in an aligned state.
  • facing in an aligned state means that, as shown in FIG. 11A , the boundary 1010-1 between the first region 1010A and the second region 1010B of the first magnet 1010 is the second magnet It may mean facing in a state consistent with the boundary 1020-1 between the first area 1020A and the second area 1020B of 1020 .
  • a magnetic force acts in a direction to repel each other between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 , but the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 are respectively connected to the first connector 940 and Since it is fixed by the second connection part 950, it cannot move and may be in the most unstable state.
  • the receiving space 930 is completely opened (eg, the first state shown in FIG. 11B ) or the receiving space 930 is completely closed (eg, the first state shown in FIG. 11B ). : the second state shown in FIG. 11C).
  • the second magnet 1020 rotates in the first direction R3 with respect to the first magnet 1010 to a first state
  • the second magnet 1020 rotates in the second direction R4 with respect to the first magnet 1010 to enter the second state.
  • the electronic device case 900 may be converted to the first state by a rotational force due to a magnetic force acting between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 .
  • the electronic device case 900 may be converted to the second state by a rotational force generated by a magnetic force acting between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 .
  • the regions 1010A and 1020A having the same polarity of the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 may be disposed to be shifted from each other. This may mean that the first area 1010A of the first magnet 1010 and the first area 1020A of the second magnet 1020 are displaced from each other.
  • the boundary 1010-1 of the first region 1010A and the second region 1010B of the first magnet 1010 is the second magnet 1020.
  • the first region 1020A and the second region 1020B may be disposed to be displaced at a predetermined angle from the boundary 1020-1.
  • the rotational force due to the magnetic force acting between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 may maintain the first state and the second state, respectively.
  • a rotational force F3 may act between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 in the first state.
  • magnetic force acts in a direction in which the different polarities are aligned with each other, so that the first magnet 1010 A rotational force that rotates the second magnet 1020 may act against it.
  • the rotational force F3 acting between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 may be transmitted to the second connection part 950 to act in the opening direction R3 of the electronic device case. Since the path through which the second connection part 950 can move with respect to the first connection part 940 is limited, the magnetic force F3 acting between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 is the electronic device case 900 . ) can be maintained in the first state. Referring to FIG. 11C , a rotational force F4 may act between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 in the second state.
  • the rotational force F4 acting between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 is transmitted to the second connection part 950 to act in a direction R4 in which the electronic device case 900 is closed.
  • the magnetic force F4 acting between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 is the electronic device case 900 . ) can be maintained in the second state.
  • the electronic device case 900 disclosed in this document has only the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 without a separate magnet for maintaining the first state and/or the second state and the first state and the second state. It may be configured to maintain the second state.
  • the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 may maintain the opening and closing of the electronic device case 900 while assisting the opening and closing process of the electronic device case 900 .
  • FIG. 12 is a graph illustrating a magnetic force acting between magnets in each state of an electronic device case according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the largest magnetic force may act between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 in the third state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 11A ) 1201 .
  • the electronic device The case may be switched to a first state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 11B ) or a second state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 11C ). Due to the rotational force generated by the magnetic force acting on the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 , even if a continuous external force is not provided, the electronic device case may be switched to the first state or the second state.
  • the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 may be arranged in a shifted state in the first state and the second state. In this state, the first state and the second state may be maintained by a rotational force due to a magnetic force acting between the first magnet 1010 and the second magnet 1020 .
  • the electronic device case includes a first body, a first connector coupled to the first body, a second body, and a second body coupled to the second body to be movably connected to the first connector may include a second connection part, a storage space formed by the first body and the second body, a first magnet fixedly installed on the first connection part, and a second magnet fixedly installed on the second connection part, wherein the Transition to a first state in which the storage space is opened, a second state in which the storage space is closed, and a third state intermediate between the first and second states by movement of the second connection part with respect to the first connection part In the third state, portions of the first magnet and the second magnet having the same polarity may face each other.
  • portions of the first magnet and the second magnet having the same polarity are displaced from each other, and the first state is maintained by a repulsive force acting between the first magnet and the second magnet.
  • portions of the first magnet and the second magnet having the same polarity are displaced from each other, so that the second state by a repulsive force acting between the first magnet and the second magnet can be maintained.
  • first magnet and the second magnet may be in the form of a bar magnet, and in the third state, the first magnet and the second magnet have the first magnet so that one surface of a portion having the same polarity is parallel to each other.
  • the connection part and the second connection part may be respectively disposed.
  • the first magnet and the second magnet may be respectively disposed on the first connection part and the second connection part so that one surface of a part having the same polarity faces in different directions have.
  • first connection portion may be formed with a first protrusion corresponding to a first groove formed in the first magnet so that the first magnet is fixed to the first connection portion in a specified direction
  • second connection portion A second protrusion corresponding to a second groove formed in the second magnet may be formed so that the second magnet is fixed to the second connection part in a specified direction.
  • first groove of the first magnet may be formed at a position spaced apart from the center of the first magnet
  • second groove of the second magnet is formed at a position spaced apart from the center of the second magnet
  • the relative position with the second magnet is changed so that the first connection portion is different.
  • It may further include an opening/closing sensor that is fixed to and detects a change in the magnetic field.
  • a foreign material storage space provided between the first connection part and the second connection part may be further included.
  • the foreign material storage space may be formed so that one surface of the second connection part protrudes from one surface of the second magnet, thereby being surrounded by the first connection part, the second connection part, and the second magnet.
  • the first connection portion and the second connection portion may further include a first buffer member disposed at a contact portion.
  • first connection portion and the second connection portion may further include a second buffer member disposed at a contact portion.
  • first magnet and the second magnet may have a hole formed in a central portion through which a hinge shaft passing through the first connection portion and the second connection portion passes, respectively, indicating a first polarity along the circumferential direction It may be in the form of a circular magnet in which the first region and the second region having the second polarity are alternately arranged, and may be disposed to face each other.
  • first connection part may include a first protrusion corresponding to a first groove formed in the first magnet to fix the first magnet with respect to the first connection part
  • second connection part may include: It may include a second protrusion corresponding to the second groove formed in the second magnet to fix the second magnet with respect to the second connection part.
  • the first region of the first magnet and the first region of the second magnet may face each other in an aligned state.
  • the first region of the first magnet and the first region of the second magnet may face each other in a shifted state.
  • the electronic device case includes a first body, a first connector coupled to the first body, a second body, and a second body coupled to the second body to be movably connected to the first connector
  • a second connecting portion a receiving space formed by the first body and the second body, a rod fixed to the first connecting portion and including a first portion indicating a first polarity and a second portion indicating a second polarity
  • a first magnet in the form of a magnet and a second magnet in the form of a bar magnet which is fixedly installed on the second connection part, and includes a first portion indicating the first polarity and a second portion indicating the second polarity, and , at a specific point on a path in which the second connection part moves with respect to the first connection part, the first part of the first magnet and the first part of the second magnet may face each other, and the second connection part is the At a point where it can no longer move with respect to the first connection portion, the first portion of the first magnet and the first portion of the second magnet
  • first connection portion may be formed with a first protrusion corresponding to a first groove formed in the first magnet so that the first magnet is fixed to the first connection portion in a specified direction
  • second connection portion A second protrusion corresponding to a second groove formed in the second magnet may be formed so that the second magnet is fixed to the second connection part in a specified direction.
  • first groove of the first magnet may be formed at a position spaced apart from the center of the first magnet
  • second groove of the second magnet is formed at a position spaced apart from the center of the second magnet
  • the relative position with the second magnet is changed so that the first connection portion is different.
  • It may further include an opening/closing sensor that is fixed to and detects a change in the magnetic field.
  • the electronic device case includes a first body, a first connector coupled to the first body, a second body, and a second connector coupled to the second body and connected to the first connector , a receiving space formed by the first body and the second body, a hinge shaft penetrating the first connection part and the second connection part so that the second connection part can rotate with respect to the first connection part, in a central part It is formed in the form of a circular magnet including a hole through which the hinge shaft passes, and along the circumferential direction, a first region indicating a first polarity and a second region indicating a second polarity are alternately formed with each other, and are fixed to the first connection part is formed in the form of a circular magnet including a first magnet and a hole through which the hinge shaft passes in a central portion, and a first region indicating the first polarity and a second region indicating the second polarity are mutually may include second magnets alternately formed and fixedly installed to the second connection part, and at a specific

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Un boîtier de dispositif électronique selon divers modes de réalisation divulgués dans le présent document peut comprendre : un premier corps ; une première partie de liaison couplée au premier corps ; un second corps ; une seconde partie de liaison couplée au second corps de façon à être reliée de façon mobile à la première partie de liaison ; un espace de réception formé au moyen du premier corps et du second corps ; un premier aimant fixé à la première partie de liaison ; et un second aimant fixé à la seconde partie de liaison, le mouvement de la seconde partie de liaison par rapport à la première partie de liaison pouvant provoquer une commutation vers un premier état dans lequel l'espace de réception est ouvert, un second état dans lequel l'espace de réception est fermé et un troisième état qui est un état intermédiaire du premier état et du second état, et, dans le troisième état, des parties du premier aimant et du second aimant présentant la même polarité peuvent se faire face l'une à l'autre. Divers autres modes de réalisation sont possibles.
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